Will a Partial Distal Tendon Tear Heal?

Partial tears <50% may be treated with nonoperative management or with surgical debridement of the surrounding synovitis. Tears >50% should be treated with division of the remaining tendon and surgical repair of the entire tendon as a single unit.

Will a partially torn distal bicep tendon heal?

Will a bicep tendon heal itself? Once a bicep is torn, it unfortunately will not reattach itself to the bone and heal on its own.

Does a partial distal bicep tear require surgery?

Background: The current treatment of partial distal biceps tears is a period of nonoperative management, followed by surgery, if symptoms persist.